Microsoft is featuring ads in Windows 11’s sign-out menu

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Published onNovember 8, 2022

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In the recent past, we have seen Microsoft promote some of its products in Windows 11. For instance, when the company startedshowing ads for Microsoft 365 to Office 2021 users, offering discounts for Microsoft 365 Family plan subscriptions. We’ve also seen the company bring ads and promos to the Microsoft Store duringBuild 2022, in a bid to help developers expand their reach while simultaneously making it easier for them toconnect with customers.

While the move to incorporate ads in Windows has not been received well by users, that does not seem to be slowing Microsoft on that front. The company has now startedpromoting its products and servicesvia the Start menu.

Do we really need to stuff OneDrive promos in the user session flyout? Anything for that sweet sweet KPI ????pic.twitter.com/ZsQGmkntDS

— Albacore (@thebookisclosed)November 6, 2022

As per the screenshots attached to the Tweet above by Albacore, the ads seem to predominantly feature in the user-switching/sign-out section of the Start menu promoting both Microsoft accounts and OneDrive products and services. The services encourage users to sign up for Microsoft accounts and back up their files using OneDrive.

Bleeping Computer has a hunch that this could be a feature that Microsoft is currentlyA/B testingbecause not everyone has seen or been able to access these ads. Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft is featuring ads in Windows 11’s sign-out menu#